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Diagnosis
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of Lyme disease is made based on clinical symptoms and case history. In cases of early stage disease, known exposure, and symptoms that suggest later stage disease, laboratory testing may support a diagnosis. Laboratory Tests First, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) or immunofluorescent assay is performed on a blood sample to identify Borrelia burgdorferi and antibodies to the bacteria. If there is a positive result, it may be confirmed using the Wester...Read the full article 
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